Intel Core 5 120HL vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 120HL versus the Intel Core i7-14701E. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both processors are zero. Consequently, a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible from the recorded data. However, the Core i7-14701E carries a substantial set of individual benchmark scores, while the Core 5 120HL does not have any benchmark entries in the database.

For the Intel Core i7-14701E, the recorded data shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and a single-core score of 3133. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 9321 and the single-core result is 1315. The older Cinebench R15 tests show a multi-core score of 2237 and a single-core score of 315. These results indicate strong performance in both heavily threaded and single-threaded workloads.

The PassMark suite for the Core i7-14701E provides further detail. The multi-thread score is 26112, and the single-thread score is 4305. In specific workloads, the processor scores 81325 in integer math, 61873 in floating point math, 18528 in extended instructions, and 14862 in data encryption. Data compression yields a score of 282939, random string sorting reaches 29158, physics scores 2399, and finding prime numbers scores 176. The average benchmark score for the Core i7-14701E is 33206, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Core i7-14701E sits in a tight competitive cluster. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, has an average score of 33201, a difference of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33244, which is 0.1 percent ahead of the Core i7. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091, putting it 0.3 percent behind. The Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089, a 0.4 percent deficit. These delta values are minimal, indicating that the Core i7-14701E is statistically tied with its closest competitors in overall average benchmark performance.

Because the Core 5 120HL has no benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed, its performance cannot be quantified against the Core i7-14701E or any other processor. The data confirms that the Core i7-14701E is a well-measured part with a clear performance profile, while the Core 5 120HL remains unmeasured in this database.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel and use the Intel Socket 1700. The core counts differ significantly. The Core 5 120HL has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer physical cores, the Core i7 matches the thread count through its 16-thread configuration.

The cache hierarchy differs in the shared L3 cache. The Core 5 120HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, nearly double the amount. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, so the per-core cache structure is identical. The larger L3 cache on the Core i7 provides a capacity advantage for data reuse across cores.

The codenames differ. The Core 5 120HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake-R, indicating a refresh variant. The generation labels also differ: the Core 5 is listed as Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS), while the Core i7 is listed as Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The die size is recorded only for the Core i7 at 257 mm²; no die size is listed for the Core 5.

PCIe support is another distinguishing factor. The Core 5 120HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Core i7-14701E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Core i7 a wider and newer PCIe interface, which can affect bandwidth for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage. The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Core i7 uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated GPU solutions, but they are different implementations.

ECC memory support is present on the Core i7-14701E, as the ECC memory field is true. The Core 5 120HL does not support ECC memory, as that field is false. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Memory bandwidth figures are not recorded for either part.

The release dates differ. The Core 5 120HL was released on April 7, 2024. The Core i7-14701E was released on June 30, 2024, later in the same year. The production status for both is active. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported according to the data.

The Verdict

The data clearly differentiates these two processors on measurable grounds. The Core i7-14701E has a complete benchmark profile, with an average score of 33206 and an 83rd percentile ranking. It is statistically tied with its nearest rivals, showing deltas of 0 percent, -0.1 percent, 0.3 percent, and 0.4 percent against the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and Intel Core i7-13650HX respectively. This indicates a consistent, high-level performance tier.

The Core 5 120HL has no benchmark scores and no nearest rivals in the database. Its performance cannot be established from any recorded measurement. The only quantified differences are architectural. The Core i7 has a larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 18 MB), a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz), a higher TDP (65 W versus 45 W), PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, ECC memory support, and a larger die size. The Core 5 has more physical cores (12 versus 8), but the thread count is identical at 16.

For workloads that depend on L3 cache capacity, PCIe bandwidth, and higher boost clocks, the Core i7-14701E is the stronger choice based on the recorded specifications. The 33 MB L3 cache and 5.40 GHz boost clock are concrete advantages. For workloads that scale with physical core count, the Core 5 120HL has a 12-core configuration, but without benchmark data, any performance claim remains unverified.

The Core i7-14701E is the only one of the two with a measurable performance profile. Its 83rd percentile ranking places it above the majority of CPUs in the database. The Core 5 120HL is listed at the 50th percentile, but that percentile is not supported by any average benchmark score or rival comparison. Buyers seeking a processor with validated performance data should look to the Core i7-14701E. The Core 5 120HL is an active product with a lower TDP and more cores, but the database provides no evidence of its benchmark behavior.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 120HL | Intel Core i7-14701E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 18 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $279 | Not recorded |

Both processors have 80 KB L1 cache per core and 2 MB L2 cache per core. Both have a base clock of 2.60 GHz. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node. Both are desktop market segment parts with active production status and locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL has 12 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 120HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 120HL does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core 5 120HL has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: What PCIe versions do they support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 120HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 120HL?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 120HL has no benchmark entries. The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206 and is at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.